US Bridges

SR1916 over Shaddox Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. Jct. SR1925 · Structure no. 000000000370010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1916 over Shaddox Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1916 over Shaddox Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1916
CrossesShaddox Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N. Jct. SR1925
RouteState Highway 1916
Coordinates35.59638, -79.04411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1916 over Shaddox Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1916 over Shaddox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1916 over Shaddox Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1916 over Shaddox Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1916 over Shaddox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.